Middle East Conflict News
LAST UPDATE: June 24, 2025
Israel says Iran violates ceasefire announced by Trump, orders new strikes
Hours after President Trump declared a ceasefire, Israel accused Iran of violating it and launched fresh strikes. Both sides have resumed military actions, with international mediators expressing concern.
Insight
The breakdown reveals the fragility of U.S. mediated ceasefires in high‑tension conflicts, underscoring how quickly geopolitical escalations can unravel even tentative peace efforts—raising risks for wider regional destabilization.
Iran denies firing missiles at Israel after ceasefire announcement
Iran’s military general staff denied launching missiles toward Israel “in the last few hours”, countering Israel’s claim following President Trump’s ceasefire declaration. Meanwhile, Israel ordered fresh strikes against Tehran for alleged violations. (reuters.com, theguardian.com)
Insight
The public contradiction underscores mutual mistrust; Iran’s denial aims to avoid further escalation, while Israel’s immediate response reflects deep skepticism about Tehran’s intentions, risking renewed hostilities.
China urges Iran, Israel to seek “political resolution”
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called on both Iran and Israel to pursue a political settlement “at an early date” rather than a military resolution, following a U.S.-proposed ceasefire.
Insight
By advocating diplomacy and expressing hope in ceasefire, China positions itself as a responsible global actor, signaling its preference for non-military solutions amid escalating regional tensions.
Weaponisation of food in Gaza constitutes war crime, UN rights office says
The UN human rights office warned that “weaponisation” of food—restricting or endangering civilian access to aid—in Gaza may amount to war crimes, reporting over 410 people killed while trying to collect food.
Insight
This stark condemnation highlights the increasing severity of humanitarian crisis in Gaza; intent or reckless disregard involved in aid obstruction elevates these acts beyond mere wartime collateral damage.
